Makers Yard
Makers Yard,
Leicester,
Leicestershire, LE1 1SB
See the award winning Makers Yard – a recently refurbished Grade II Listed hosiery factory dating back to 1854. The building has been…
See the award winning Makers Yard – a recently refurbished Grade II Listed hosiery factory dating back to 1854. The building has been refurbished into quality and inspiring workspaces for artists and designer-makers. See this charming building, learn about its rich heritage and meet the tenants now working there! Period features such as wheels and cogs, fire doors, trap doors, original paintwork and floorboards still remain in this sensitive restoration which received an award from Leicester Civic Society.
Opening Times
- Thursday 6 September: 1100-1200
- Friday 7 September: 1100-1200
Booking Details
No booking required
Access Information
In the event of a fire the lift should not be used. There are some narrow and relatively steep staircases. Due to restrictions imposed by this historic listed building, in the unlikely event of a fire, it is not possible to provide emergency evacuation assistance via the staircases for people with mobility issues. There are refuge areas on each level, situated by the lifts, should an incident occur.
Additional information
Max 20 people per tour/session. Children under 12 must be supervised. Refreshments at the start/end point at LCB Depot.
Discounted NCP car parking nearby. All-day parking at the NCP multi-storey car park in nearby Halford Street is available if your ticket is stamped at the café counter at LCB Depot. On-street pay and display parking is available in surrounding streets for up to 2 hours. Cycle racks are available in the rear courtyard at LCB Depot
Directions
On Thursday and Friday please meet at LCB Depot reception, LCB Depot, 31 Rutland Street Leicester, LE1 1RE.
If travelling by car please turn off Charles Street on to Rutland Street. Follow the one-way street around to the NCP car park by Curve theatre. Park at Halford Street NCP Car park. LCB Depot is the meeting point for this event, 20 metres away from NCP car park.
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